Myxoma of the Jaw Bones: Analysis of 27 Cases

Twenty-seven patients with histologically confirmed cases of odontogenic myxoma of the jaws were managed in a 10-year period. They represent 8.5% of all odontogenic tumours seen during the period. There was a female preponderance with the female to male ratio of 2.4:1. The age range was 11-70 years with majority occurring in the 4th decade. No apparent site predilection was noted. The duration of symptoms before presentation was 2 months to 14 years (mean 2.3 years). All the patients presented with facial swellings. Radiologically, majority (63%) were multilocular. In 85.2% radical ablation was the treatment employed. The follow-up period was 1 to 13 years and a recurrent rate of 3.7% was noted. A treatment protocol is suggested (Nig J Surg Res 2000;2:123-126) KEY WORDS: Jaws, odontogenic tumours, myxom